1184 Evaluation Of A Novel Sleep Medicine Educational Program For The Primary Care Provider

Autor: I M Rosen, R Lang, Elizabeth Kneeland-Szanto, Brendan T. Keenan
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Sleep. 43:A452-A452
ISSN: 1550-9109
0161-8105
DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa056.1178
Popis: Introduction Inadequate exposure to and insufficient training in sleep medicine across the medical education continuum contributes to a lack of patient access to sleep care. We created a self-directed learning curriculum in sleep medicine aimed at practicing primary care providers. Methods In this pilot study, primary care providers, including physicians (PCP) and advanced practice nurses (APP-N), were invited to complete 3 application (app)-based core sleep educational modules in exchange for free continuing education and maintenance of certification credits. The modules were case-based and fully autonomous. Individuals had access to discussion boards moderated by a board-certified sleep physician and were given the option to complete two additional modules on advanced sleep topics. We assessed participants’ opinions on the course and any effect on behavior, measured as change in the number of sleep-related orders. Results Nineteen providers (12 PCP, 7 APP-N) completed the 3 required core modules. Five participants completed at least one additional module. A total of 94.4% reported they would recommend this curriculum to a colleague. Fifteen participants had prior experience with online courses; 93.3% noted that the sleep online modules provided a similar or better experience. Upon completion, 77.8% of learners anticipated this educational activity would contribute to either a great degree or completely to improvements in the health outcomes of their patients. All participants achieved the post-test score of 80% required to receive 1 CME/CNE credit per module completed. The number of sleep consultations or sleep study orders in the 4 months after course completion increased by 24.2% on average compared to the 4 months prior to the course (p=0.0157). Conclusion Based on Kirkpatrick’s model, this novel, app-based curriculum met levels 1-3 (positive reaction, knowledge transfer, and impact on behavior). Larger, longer-term studies are needed to assess the benefits of increasing knowledge in sleep medicine on patient care (Kirkpatrick Level 4). Support Funded by NIH NHLBI 5-R25-HL-120874-04
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